Antoinetta Spino Turriccio,( known as “Nonni” to all), 95, of North Haven, formerly of Prospect Place Extension, East Haven for many years passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford in the arms of her granddaughter and loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 69 years to Luciano Turriccio. Antoinetta was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Filomena DeCesare Spino. In 1929 her family moved to Cercemaggiore, Province of Campobasso, Italy where she was raised and at the age of 21, she came back to the United States settling in the Town Plot section of Waterbury where she met her husband. They later moved to Legion Avenue, New Haven until moving to East Haven. A seamstress all her life, Antoinetta was a hard and devoted worker for the former Berger Brothers and the former Strause-Adlers, both were in New Haven. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always worrying about others, never herself. She will be dearly missed. Loving mother of Grace DeFilippo and her husband Nickolas, Phyllis Havens and her husband Brian. Beloved Nonni to Jennifer Havens Mineri and her husband Louis III, Luciano C. Havens and his wife Maria. Also survived by the loves of her life, Louis E. Mineri IV, Biagio Brian Mineri, Filomena Grace Mineri, Luciano Mario Havens, Vienna Rose Mineri and Leo Brian Havens. Step Nonni to Tonya Oliveira and her husband Nuno, Nickolas DeFilippo and his wife Stephanie. Step Nonni to Emilia and Nico DeFilippo, Mateo and Lilliana Oliveira. Predeceased by her sisters Jennie DiCarlo, Marie (Testa) Fasulo, Mary Giaquinto, Carmela and Concetta Spino and brothers, Giovanni, and Michele Spino. The family would like to extend a “Special Thank You” to Tara at the CT Hospice, Connie Maiorano, Dr. Joseph Balsamo, and Dr. Melissa Knauert, you all went over and above.
The visiting hours will be Sunday, August 2nd from 2 to 5 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue (masks and social distancing required). Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Monday morning, August 3rd at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial (mask and social distancing required, no more than 100 people in church) and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following the mass in the All Saints Mausoleum. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Sandra Ciccone Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Branford High School, 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 or the CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Dear Phyllis and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
My deepest sympathy to all. Rest in heavenly peace Antoinette ❤️
Dear Phyllis, Grace, and the entire Havens, DeFilippo and Mineri families,
We will miss this very sweet and great lady. What a legacy she has left behind. May she rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Our. Condolences to you Philomena & Brian Havens & family May your dear Mom Nonno rest in peace
Dear Phyllis, Brian and Family,
Clem and I are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you hold in your heart bring you comfort and peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Linda and Clem
Dear Brian , Phyllis and family,
our thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Mrs. Turriccio an amazing person a truly wonderful Soul, we feel so lucky that we got to know her. She blessed so many with her love and kindness, a positive impact on so many lives, she will remain in our hearts forever.
Sending hugs and prayers during this difficult time.
Alberto and Ron.
My sincere condolences to Phyllis,Grace and both of your families. Your Mom was a wonderful person.Rest in Peace Mrs Turriccio
Dear Mr. Turriccio, Phyllis, Grace, Jen, Luciano and families
I am so sorry to hear of your mom/ nonni’s passing. She was the kindest most caring person . She loved her family and was so proud of each one . Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers Your mom was one in a million and will always be remembered with lots of loving memories
Love and prayers-
Linda Ciarlone and family
Per tutta la famiglia,
Sentite sincere condoglianze. “Coloro che amiamo e che abbiamo perduto sono sono più dove erano, ma sono ovunque noi siamo”.
Ferrigno Carmela e tutta la famiglia Napoli Italia.
Phyllis, Brian and your entire Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Nonni. We consider ourselves lucky to have been able to get to know her. We have many memories of parties and holidays spent in her company, all happy times. We know all to well how heavy your hearts are losing such an angel. May all those special moments live in your hearts forever. Sending our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Cindy & Anthony Carbone & Family
Luciano, Grace, Phillis and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Antonietta.
We hope that our prayers will help you cope with this loss.
Antonietta will always be remembered by all of us.
Sincere sympathy,
Maria and Joe DeFrancesco
Phyllis, Brian and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
May all the wonderful memories warm your hearts during this difficult time.
Rest in everlasting peace Nonni. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billy, Laurie & Ava Vingiano
Our deepest sympathy goes to Phyllis Brian and family. Our prayers are with you and the whole family during this difficult time. Hope to see you guys really soon in the meantime please stay safe.
Phyllis, Brian and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Havens family; Our deepest sympathy gos out to you on the passing of Nonni
may she Rest In Peace. Her memory will go on forever.
Roger and Beverly Munck
Dear Gracie, Phyllis, and all the family,
My deepest condolences to you in the loss of your mom/Nonni. She was a really special lady with a sparkle in her eye. Keep her memory close and her spirit with you. There is a new angel looking over you all.
My thought and prayers are with you. .
Mary
Dear Phyllis, Brian & Family,
Stacy & I send our condolences for the loss of your mother / nonni. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she Rest In Peace.
Erik & Stacy
Dear Phyllis, Grace, Nonno and Families,
Your mom was a Special person who emulated family. It was a pleasure knowing her..
It is never easy losing a mom especially one who is loved by so many. Our condolences to all of you,
She will not be forgotten.
Guy and Bernadette.
I was saddened to hear that your mother passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Dear Phyllis, Brian, Jennifer, Luciano, Grace, and the entire Havens, DeFilippo and Mineri families,
Dom and I are sending our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. Sending all our love and prayers to your family.
“A mother’s love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on-like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace. “
Love,
Dom & Irene
Dear Grace, Phyllis and families.
Deeply saddened by the news, Antoinetta was my last Aunt and the last of the siblings of our Grandparents.
I have many fond memories of my visits and will cherish them forever. I hope you too will be comforted by the memories that never die.
Heartfelt wishes at this most difficult time from all in England.
Vince, Daniel & Gemma.
Dear Phyllis, Brian and family, Please accept our condolences on your loss. We know how much Nonni will be missed, and we are thinking of you all! In sympathy, Teresa Rapuano, Judy Wall, Janet Rapuano and family
Dear Phyllis Grace and families. Alan and I are sending our heartfelt condolences to you all on the loss of your Mum/Nonni. We have fond memories of speaking to her last year (on Facetime) when we were in Italy with you Phyllis. With deepest sympathy at this very sad time from your cousin Josephine.